high-pitched

Describes a sound that is high in frequency, often sharp or piercing.

ruОписывает звук высокой частоты, часто резкий или пронзительный.esDescribe un sonido de frecuencia alta, a menudo agudo o penetrante.frDécrit un son de fréquence élevée, souvent aigu, perçant ou criard.deBeschreibt einen hohen, oft schrillen oder durchdringenden Ton oder eine entsprechend hohe Stimme; auch im übertragenen Sinne für aufgeregte oder überspannte Äußerungen.ptDescreve um som de alta frequência, geralmente agudo, estridente ou penetrante.zh形容声音频率高，常指尖锐、刺耳或音调高的声音。arيصف صوتًا ذا تردد عالٍ، وغالبًا ما يكون حادًّا أو نافذًا. يُستخدم للدلالة على الأصوات الرفيعة الحادة كصوت الصفير أو الصراخ.

1. Sound frequency B1 formal

   Having a sound that is high in frequency, often sharp or piercing.

   • The dog reacted to the high-pitched whistle.
   • She has a high-pitched voice that carries across the room.
   • The alarm emitted a high-pitched noise that hurt our ears.

   ruВысокочастотныйesAgudo (sonido)frSon aigudeHochfrequentptAgudozh高音arعالي التردد

   Sinónimos: acutepenetratingpiercingsharpshrillsqueakytreble

   Antónimos: deeplow-pitched

2. Emotional or intense B2 informal

   Describing a situation or feeling that is very intense or extreme.

   • The argument became high-pitched and emotional.
   • There was a high-pitched sense of excitement in the crowd.
   • Her high-pitched anxiety was evident before the performance.

   ruНапряженный или интенсивныйesintenso, extremo, agudo en sentido figuradofrAigu, intense (au sens émotionnel)deAngespannt oder intensivptTenso ou intensozh激烈紧张arمُتَوَتِّر أو مُتَأَزِّم

   Sinónimos: emotionalferventfrenziedheatedintensepassionate

   Antónimos: calmcoollow-keymildsubdued

• higher-pitched comparative form
• highest-pitched superlative form